| Mayuri | |
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| File:The another spouse of Duryodhan, described to the fairest of all.jpg An illustration of Mayuri | |
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| Affiliation | Kuru Queen |
| Family | Vasantraja (father), Vaishali (mother), Matrasena (brother), Shweta, Lata, Sudeshnavati, Indumati (sisters), Bhanumati (so called sister) |
| Spouse | Duryodhana |
| Children | Lakshmanaa and Laxman Kumara |
| Home | Trilokapura (by birth), Hastinapura (By marriage) |
Mayuri also known Mayurī is the wife of Duryodhana and mother of Laxman Kumara and Lakshmanaa in folklores. She is one of the antagonists of the epic Mahabharata and she is the daughter in law of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari. She is a good friend of Vrushali Karna's wife.
Mayuri is a prominent character in the epic Mahabharata. She is known basically as the wife of Duryodhana and she is the only one understands Bhanumati's problems. She is the only one who is a mother caring for Laxman Kumara and his sister Lakshmanaa.
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She is mentioned in the Shanti Parva about her marriage and kidnappings and in Stri Parva Mayuri and Bhanumati both lose Duryodhana, as Mayuri was the favourite wife of Duryodhana, she cared about Bhanumati also. She accepted Bhanumati as her elder sister, and both Bhanumati and Mayuri led a long and happy life with Duryodhana. After the death of Duryodhana, Bhanumati and Mayuri together being sisters committed Sati.